Asia

Polar Air Cargo resolves DOJ Antitrust investigation

Polar Air Cargo LLC has reached an agreement with the US Dept of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division to resolve a previously disclosed investigation into rates and fuel surcharges for commercial air cargo services to Australia.

(Sep 3, 2010)

Logwin launches AirTextainer in Australia

Logwin is targeting the fashion industry in Australia with the launch of its AirTextainer, a multimodal hanging garment container that has been in use worldwide for decades and modified to reflect current industry standards.

(Sep 3, 2010)

IFC to invest US$8m in Visakha Container Terminal

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) proposes to invest around US$8 million in the Visakha Container Terminal at the port of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, India.

(Sep 2, 2010)

Cargolux adds fourth weekly flight to Tapei

In response to increasing customer demand, Cargolux Airlines will introduce a fourth weekly frequency to Taipei, starting on September 6th.

(Sep 2, 2010)

NDRC approves Cathay Pacific – Air China cargo JV

China's National Development & Reform Commission (NDRC) has approved the formation of an air cargo joint venture between Cathay Pacific and Air China.

(Sep 2, 2010)

Japan Airlines files reorganisation plan

On August 31st, Japan Airlines filed its proposed reorganisation plan with the Tokyo District Court, and the Court rendered an order to put the reorganisation plan to the creditors' vote.

(Sep 1, 2010)

DHL enhances LCL services from Auckland

DHL has enhanced its ocean freight transportation network out of Auckland with the launch of a new direct LCL service to Singapore.

(Sep 1, 2010)

Norbert Dentressangle buys Schneider Logistics’ freight forwarding business

Norbert Dentressangle has acquired the freight forwarding business of Schneider Logistics in the US and China, gaining access to the US and Asia markets.

(Sep 1, 2010)

DHL strengthens its position in Greater China

DHL has announced that it will intensify its development and positioning in the Greater China Area, and Ken Allen, Global CEO of DHL Express, will join the Board of its DHL-Sinotrans Joint Venture.

(Aug 31, 2010)

FedEx Express boosts services for Eastern China to Europe exports

FedEx Express has announced later pick-ups for all FedEx international low-value shipments bound for major cities in Europe from Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Ningbo and Shaoxing.

(Aug 31, 2010)